Thai Lime Tea ชามะนาว (cha manao)
The lighter, more refreshing version of Thai iced tea. Tart, fresh and dairy free, this tea is a personal favourite of mine!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp Thai tea leaves
- 1 cup of off-the-boil water
- 4-5 tsp sugar
- Juice from half a juicy lime
- A lot of ice
Instructions
- 1
Let Thai tea leaves steep in the hot water for 3-5 minutes and strain. You can steep the tea in a cloth filter or just in a cup and then pour it through a paper filter. To the strained tea, add the sugar and stir to mix. Let the tea cool off for a few minutes; or you can add an ice cube if you're in a rush. Note: If you're making a big batch, you can mix the tea up to this point ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- 2
When ready to serve, fill your glass with ice, squeeze the lime over the ice, and pour in the mixed tea. Taste, and add more lime if needed. Enjoy!
- 3
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